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Pre-doctoral Contract in Genomic Prediction of Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change for Fisheries Management

On-site in Pedernales, Bizkaia·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 2 Nov)

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Work mode: On-site, Pedernales, Bizkaia
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
English: Required
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree/Studies: Biology, Marine Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Sciences, or other related degrees
Languages: A demonstrable advanced level of English is therefore required, both for documentation in the state of the art, as well as for the preparation of scientific publications and their presentation at international congresses, as well as stays at international collaborating centers.
To be registered as a resident in a municipality of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country since at least January 1st of the current year 2026.
Review the specific requirements section of the grants for the training of research personnel: IKERTALENT 2026

Nice to have

Motivation for scientific research, mainly evidenced by scientific publications and stays at research centers.
Flexibility to adapt to different scientific-technological situations and challenges, with a high degree of initiative and proactivity in seeking solutions, capable of combining knowledge from their field with other fields for the identification and development of innovative solutions.
Availability to travel (stays, congresses).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

advanced training in population genomics, epigenomics, and bioinformatic analysis of omics data
skill development in ecological modeling and prediction of climate change impacts
participation in international networks and collaboration with experts in fisheries assessment
stays at international centers of reference in genomics and modeling,
participation in international congresses and workshops.

The project offers a highly international and transfer-oriented environment, with direct interaction with scientific advisory bodies in fisheries management.

The role

Would you like to join a leading, innovative organization strongly committed to research and providing value to society?

AZTI's purpose is to drive positive change for the future of people, contributing to a healthy, sustainable, and integral society. And you can be part of this challenge.

From the Biotechnology and Molecular Ecology (BEM) team, we are looking for a person to carry out a Doctoral Thesis at AZTI on "Genomic prediction of resilience and adaptation to climate change to inform fisheries management.

The selected candidate will apply to the IKERTALENT 2026 - Training grants for research and technological personnel in the scientific-technological and business field of the agricultural, fisheries, and food sector. In this case, it is a grant program for researchers in training (PhD) with a duration of 4 years.

Thesis title: Genomic prediction of resilience and adaptation to climate change to inform fisheries management

Project tutors at AZTI: Alice Manuzzi, Natalia Diaz-Arce, Guillem Chust.

Center: AZTI Sukarrieta; (Pasaia headquarters to be assessed).

This project's objective is to develop tools based on genomics and epigenomics to predict the resilience and adaptive capacity of fishery species in the face of climate change.

To this end, adaptation mechanisms will be analyzed through the integration of extensive genomic and epigenomic datasets (WGS, RAD-seq, SNP arrays, and RRBS) in an interdisciplinary approach that combines genetics, modeling, and ecological knowledge. Likewise, environmental variables will be integrated to develop predictive models that allow for the estimation of future changes in the abundance, distribution, and adaptive capacity of species.

The project aligns with the thematic areas prioritized by the Vice-Ministry and with the objectives and guidelines of PEGA and PCTI 2030, by generating knowledge and applied tools for more sustainable, resilient, and innovative fisheries management in a context of global change.

The project is developed within the context of GenREACT, a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the integration of genomic, epigenomic, and environmental data to improve the assessment of marine populations and their response to climate change.

The selected person will be integrated into the framework of the GenREACT project, in a multidisciplinary environment that combines genomics, ecology, modeling, and fisheries management.

Hiring process

The formal application for the scholarship will be made through the Basque Government call: IKERTALENT 2026

Although the formal application is through the Basque Government, we encourage you to provide us with your CV and any questions or doubts you may have, so that we can assess your candidacy and guide you through the registration for the call itself.

If you have any questions about the registration, you can contact us via the following email: dlarrinaga@azti.es.

If you want to know more about the thesis, you can speak with amanuzzi@azti.es, ndiaz@azti.es, and/or gchust@azti.es.

Do you like what we have told you? Apply for this offer and live the experience with AZTI!

About AZTI

AZTI is a private scientific and technology centre (fundación) specialised in marine and food research, describing itself as a centre of international reference with more than 40 years of history. It converts scientific knowledge and applied research into solutions for the marine environment, food and health, working with companies, public administrations and organisations linked to the sea and food. Its research lines include climate change, efficient and sustainable fishing and aquaculture, operational oceanography, environmental management of seas and coasts, biotechnology, food sustainability, food quality and safety, personalised nutrition and health, and new foods and technologies.

AZTI operates entirely in Spain, with sites in the Basque Country: Sukarrieta (Bizkaia), Pasaia (Gipuzkoa) and Derio (Bizkaia, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia). It publishes job openings on its careers page ("Trabajar en AZTI – Ofertas de empleo") and currently has open senior researcher roles in Spain, including a Senior Researcher in Coastal Engineering and Operational Oceanography and a Principal Researcher leading applied projects in Nutrition, Health and Ageing.

Industry: Marine and Food Research

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AZTI is a scientific and technology centre of international reference specialised in the marine environment and food, with more than 40 years of research history.
Its sites are all in the Basque Country: Sukarrieta (Bizkaia), Pasaia (Gipuzkoa) and Derio (Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia).
It publishes openings on a dedicated careers page ("Trabajar en AZTI – Ofertas de empleo").
Current open roles in Spain include a Senior Researcher in Coastal Engineering and Operational Oceanography and a Principal Researcher leading applied projects in Nutrition, Health and Ageing.
AZTI is a private foundation and a member of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance, with international alliances such as EIT Food and the Sea and Ocean Solution Innovation Platform.

In their own words

About the company & team

Join AZTI and be part of our team to transform the future!

We are an applied research center specializing in the marine sector and sustainable food.

At AZTI, we are curious, committed people with a transformative vocation. We work collaboratively to generate knowledge with a positive impact on society.

Here, every person counts: you will be part of a community of more than 280 professionals where continuous learning, collaboration, and development are part of everyday life.

As a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), we participate in international projects that connect science, technology, and real impact.

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